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Agricultural Conservation Easement Program — Agricultural Land Easements (ACEP-ALE)
USDA NRCS
Funding Amount
Up to 50% of fair market value
Default Deadline
Saturday, June 6, 2026
About This Program
Protects working farmland by purchasing agricultural land easements. Keeps productive farmland in agriculture.
Who's Eligible
- ✓ Eligible entities (land trusts, state/local governments) working with landowners
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